Raiders' Denico Autry receives low RFA tender

The Oakland Raiders’ underwhelming group of interior defensive linemen could lose one of it’s best players.

Raiders defensive end Denico Autry received a low restricted free agent (RFA) tender on Wednesday, per NFL’s Ian Rapoport. Oakland, of course, will have an opportunity to match any offer thrown his way.

However, if Raiders GM Reggie McKenzie keeps his wallet closed, Autry would leave the Raiders’ locker room without draft pick compensation because he entered the league as an undrafted free agent.

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Oakland will have an opportunity to match any offer thrown Autry’s way. However, if Raiders GM Reggie McKenzie keeps his wallet closed, Autry would leave the Raiders’ locker room without draft pick compensation because he entered the league as an undrafted free agent.

If he does sign the low-round tender with Oakland, Autry will earn a purse of roughly $1.8 million on a one-year contract in 2017, per SF Chronicle’s Vic Tafur.

No. 96 has amassed 64 combined tackles (50 solo), 5.5 sacks and two fumble recoveries in 40 career games over the last three years in Oakland.

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Playing his first full season in 2016, Autry stood out as one of the only interior defensive linemen capable of applying pressure on the quarterback. He and pending free agent defensive lineman Stacy McGee led the Raiders’ interior with 2.5 sacks apiece.

Finding a way to keep Autry in Oakland should remain a priority for the Raiders, especially if McGee walks out the door.